How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot (pressure cooker)

How to Cook Frozen Chicken Breasts in the Instant Pot (pressure cooker)

from thereciperebel.com
32 min
4 servings

This is the BEST way to cook frozen chicken breasts in the Instant Pot! It is so easy and they turn out so well, I almost never take the time to thaw chicken before cooking it. Add seasonings, sauces, broth, or just water, salt and pepper and the result is always amazing.

Ingredients

  • 4 frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts ((mine were about 7-8 ounces or 200g each frozen))
  • 1 cup water or chicken broth
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the Instant Pot (no need to use the trivet!) -- it's okay if they're stacked, just make sure none are stuck together.

  2. 2

    Pour in the water or chicken broth (or use another liquid like pineapple juice, apple juice, etc.) and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Put the lid on and move the valve to sealing. Press Manual pressure and set the timer to 10-12 minutes high pressure (I've found 10 is just right, and at the 12 minute mark they are 180 degrees F or more). The Instant Pot will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure and start counting down from 10.

  4. 4

    When the cook time is up, let pressure release naturally for 5-10 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure. Check that the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F -- mine is always at least or higher.

  5. 5

    Serve as is, chop, or add sauces as desired.